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SUNDAY MORNING

Worship Service 9:30 am + 11:00 am
Kids Groups 9:15 am
Supervised Nursery 9:30 am

ONGOING EVENTS

Single & Parenting

Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Central Station

Single Parenting is filled with unique challenges and it can be difficult to navigate all of them alone. Single parents from all backgrounds can find support in this 13-week group.

Kids Groups

Age 2 to Grade 6
Sundays at 9:30 am, Doors open at 9:15 am

Check-in at the Kids Groups Kiosk in the foyer.
Parental sign-in and sign-out required for children up to Grade 4.

Click here for more information on Kids Groups.
Register for Kids Groups
Download the Kids Groups Brochure

STAY & PLAY

Mom's and preschool age children
Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
WMBC Gym

If you are a mom with preschool age children, bring them to WMBC on Wednesday morning for a chance to play with other children in our gym, while you enjoy coffee and time to visit with other moms. Invite your mom friends!

22 West: Young Adults

We are a young adults community, passionate about sharing our stories and connecting with Jesus and each other. If you are between 18 to 25(ish) join us for potluck, sharing and worship every other Saturday.

Every other Saturday at 6:00 pm
#15062 Road 22 West.

FEATURED EVENTS

Conquer Series

Date Wednesdays, Beginning October 9
Time 7:00 pm
Location WMBC Meeting Room

Sexual sin is a powerful tool the enemy uses to damage relationships, corrupt minds, and keep people from functioning the way God meant us to. The 10-week Conquer Series is built to set men free from sexual sin, providing a spiritual and psychological understanding of addiction, as well as the tools needed to break dangerous cycles.

Category: Men’s Ministry

Small Groups

If you’re looking to get into community, or the thing to take your faith to the next level, sign up for a small group! Small groups meet in homes throughout the week to do life and learn to follow Jesus together. To sign up for a group, or to get more information, sign up below.

Category: Community

Join a Small Group

SENIORS' BIBLE STUDY

Begins October 16
Time Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Location Private Dining Room at Buhler Active Living Centre

Join us for a weekly Bible Study, “The Power of Jesus’ Names” by Tony Evans. We will enjoy a video study, singing hymns, snack and connecting with other seniors. Everyone is welcome!

Category: Seniors’ Ministry

Take Out Date Kits

Date October 17
Time 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location WMBC

Pick-up a pre-packaged date kit from us and go spend some time together! We’ll even feed and watch your kids for you.

Category: MarriedPeople

Get your Date Kit

Bible Handout for Grade Twos

Date October 20

If you have a child in Grade 2 we want to give you the opportunity to present your child with the most important book they will ever read – the Bible! Pick up a Bible, provided by WMBC, on October 6 and write a message to your child inside. Return the Bible by October 13 to be presented, by YOU, on October 20. Check your inboxes for more information from your child’s small group leader on this very special event!

Category: Kids Ministry

Ladies' Bible Study

Date First & Third Mondays, beginning October 21
Time 7:30 pm
Location WMBC Meeting Room

One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to cease from all the activities and just breathe. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. If you are weary, worn out, and exhausted, then the concept of Sabbath will change your life.

Join us for Women’s Bible Study as we dive into ‘Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath’ by Priscilla Shirer.

Category: MarriedPeople

ONGOING EVENTS

Single & Parenting

Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Central Station

Single Parenting is filled with unique challenges and it can be difficult to navigate all of them alone. Single parents from all backgrounds can find support in this 13-week group.

Kids Groups

Age 2 to Grade 6
Sundays at 9:30 am, Doors open at 9:15 am

Check-in at the Kids Groups Kiosk in the foyer.
Parental sign-in and sign-out required for children up to Grade 4.

Click here for more information on Kids Groups.
Register for Kids Groups
Download the Kids Groups Brochure

STAY & PLAY

Mom's and preschool age children
Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
WMBC Gym

22 West: Young Adults

Every other Saturday at 6:00 pm
#15062 Road 22 West.

Sunday Services: 9:30 am + 11:00 am

120 Pineview Drive, Winkler MB, R6W 1T3 | 204.325.8322 | info@winklermb.com

Sunday Services: 9:30am + 11:00am

120 Pineview Drive, Winkler MB, R6W 1T3

204.325.8322

info@winklermb.com

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Mental Health Counselling Program

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Get to Know Me

Hello, my name is Brent Thiessen. I live in Winkler with my wonderful wife, Carlena, whom I met while attending university in Alberta. I have lived in the Winkler area for most of my life and have been a member at WMBC for about ten years. Attending WMBC has been very fulfilling, however I have never been very involved with the church community. The further I got in my schooling, I felt compelled to use the skills I was acquiring to serve the church in some capacity. As this internship has become a reality, my excitement about serving my church community has increased immensely. Utilizing my skills and the passion I have for helping people walk through difficult life experiences is something I have been working towards for the past 7 or so years. Being able to do my practicum in the church community I love is such a blessing.

The Internship

The main purpose of this internship is to provide opportunity for my growth and development as a counsellor. This means that I will be accepting all types of clientele with no limits on the concerns they present. Whether you think your problem is big or small, it is worth discussing with a counsellor. Since I am surrounded by professors and supervisors that are counsellors themselves, significant tools and good advice will be at my disposal to help your concern. All of my discussions with supervisors and other student counsellors in my cohort are guided by strict confidentiality rules that will protect your identity throughout the process.

The Counselling Process

Once initial contact has occurred, preferably by phone, an intake form will be provided that covers general information such as age and marital status, while also asking some basic questions about the concern you want to bring forward. At this point, a counselling session will be booked, and the counselling process begins! Each session is 50 minutes long and will occur at WMBC. The type of concern, the progress made, and the needs of the client/clients will determine the number of sessions. All of this will be determined collaboratively between myself and you as a client.

Counselling can look very different, depending on the theories that guide the counsellor. In my view, neurobiology, thoughts and behaviours, perspective, emotions, and our close relationships all intermingle in ways that God intended, and in some ways He did not intend. In the counselling room I hope to approach the entirety of the individual (body, mind, and spirit) by focusing on the client’s past and present relationships, their emotional and mental health, and their thoughts and behaviours, while remembering that each person finds their identity in God. While this may sound intimidating, I ensure you that the counselling process will rely on building a strong relationship between you and myself so we can work together to address the concerns you want to confront.

A quick note about the role of theology within the counselling room: my main mandate is to provide mental health counselling. Theology and spirituality may be topics of discussion within the counselling room; however, direct theological and spiritual guidance is best addressed by the wonderful pastors we have at WMBC. They have spent many years studying to help guide you while you seek these answers. If you are unsure of whether your concern requires such guidance, I would love to help you sort that out, or work in collaboration with our pastors, with your consent, to help you find these answers.

The Referral Process

If you would like to receive counselling with me through this service, you can ask to be referred by one of our pastors, or you can contact me directly. My contact information is provided below.

Email: brent@winklermb.com
Phone: (204) 332-1055